Program Coordinator, YSP - Youngstown

Job Title:

Program Coordinator, YSP - Youngstown

Department:
Undergraduate Education | Young Scholars Program Administration

The Young Scholars Program (YSP) was founded in 1988 as an initiative of the Office of the President. YSP’s mission is to provide comprehensive programs to improve access to higher education for academically talented, first-generation students with high financial need in Ohio.

The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Program Director, Pre-Collegiate Success, and a team of Young Scholars Program Coordinators in nine of Ohio's largest urban school districts:
Akron Public, Canton City, Cincinnati Public, Cleveland Metropolitan, Columbus City, Dayton Public, Lorain City, Toledo Public, and Youngstown City, to develop, plan, implement, and manage initiatives to prepare middle and high school students for post-secondary education. This includes pre-college recruitment, program admissions, workshops, school visits, academic planning, and university admissions.

The Program Coordinator –Youngstown is a full-time position LOCATED IN YOUNGSTOWN OHIO. The successful candidate must either reside in or be willing to relocate to a location within daily commuting distance of Youngstown, OH.

• Educate YSP students and their families about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing requirements.
• Meet with each YSP student in grades 8-12 enrolled in the Youngstown City School District and Youngstown Area Schools at least twice a month, through individual, group, classroom, or virtual advisement methods.
• Develop and nurture a supportive relationship with each YSP student from their high school start to college graduation.
• Create personalized, thorough academic plans that meet Ohio State admissions standards.
• Assist YSP students in selecting courses that align with their comprehensive academic plan.
• Identify and offer resources, referrals, and support services in relevant cities for scholars and families.
• Represent and negotiate on behalf of the YSP student and parent in case any problems or disputes arise regarding academic standing, probation, or expulsion, among other issues.

• Collaborate and connect with local universities and college access programs.

• Research, develop, and implement a curriculum for monthly cohort workshops focused on preparing students for college and careers at the designated grade level.

• Help develop and implement programs and events that align with program initiatives.
• Organize and oversee events, field trips, and award ceremonies, while also offering support for special initiatives and events planned at designated sites and Ohio State University.
• Collaborate with both campus and off-campus stakeholders to provide special programming beyond school settings and hours.

• Keep thorough notes on action steps for every monthly individual, group, and/or classroom meeting.
• Track, monitor, and evaluate the academic progress of each YSP student, including course selections, grades, and school attendance, by reviewing mid-term and semester grades. If necessary, prescribe appropriate remedial action and collaborate with relevant school counselors and/or teachers to ensure students maintain good academic standing.
• Keep a robust filing and record-keeping system for each YSP student.
• Maintain consistent communication with participating scholars and parents through email, phone, or postal mail.

• Develop and implement a strategic recruitment and marketing plan to prepare academically high-performing, underrepresented, first-generation college-bound students for postsecondary education.
• Coordinate visits to middle school classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to promote YSP, awareness of college, and preparation for college.
• Join in-person and virtual district and statewide information sessions for YSP pre-college admission.
• Choose, enlist, and train committee members during the annual YSP recruitment selection processes.
• Act as a liaison with school administrators and Ohio State University to facilitate…